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Cast
Kostas Hatzihristos
as Kosmas Peristeris
Martha Karagianni
as Lolita Marena
Vasilis Avlonitis
as Mr. Panagakos
Giannis Vogiatzis
as Mihalis
Martha Vourtsi
as Eleni
Nikos Fermas
as Babis Peristeris
Betty Moshona
as Italian cabaret singer
Efi Oikonomou
as Secretary
Alkis Yannakas
as Dimitris Delakovias
Giorgos Velentzas
as Thanasis
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1964
Runtime1h 28m
LanguageGreek
CertificationNR
GenresComedy
Votes4
DirectorKostas Karagiannis
WritersChristos Giannakopoulos, Alekos Sakellarios
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.8 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsParas and Foukaras
About Paras and Foukaras
Cosmas (Kostas Hadjichristos) learns that his mother needs to be immediately subjected to surgery. He asks the help of a relative (Nikos Fermas) to cover the expenses. He finds it difficult to overcome them, as he tries to raise money to marry his eminent heart (Martha Vourtsi). His relative agrees to pay, but asks Kosma to marry the Spanish singer (Martha Karayiannis) of the cabaret she runs, so that she can stay legally in Greece. Marriage becomes a secular event and is publicized, creating in Kosmas many problems and misunderstandings with his fiancé. Ultimately, a series of happy times will cancel the fake marriage, mother's surgery, and leave Kosmas the money to marry and start married life with greater financial comfort.
Directed by Kostas Karagiannis, Paras and Foukaras leans on a strong ensemble — Kostas Hatzihristos, Martha Karagianni, Vasilis Avlonitis — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about comedy titles of 1964.
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